The Fine Black Truffle we select for you, both offline and online, is harvested by us from our own truffle grounds, which guarantees competitive prices and a high-quality controlled supply chain.
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There is no general rule. However, I can tell you that it mainly depends on the quality and type of truffle. White truffle, for example, has such an intense aroma that just a few grams are enough to flavor a dish. So, you can estimate about 5/10 g per person depending on the quality.
The Fine Black Truffle, on the other hand, requires higher quantities to unleash its full flavor, and the lower cost we offer allows you to be a bit more generous in terms of grating. In this case, I recommend considering a minimum of 15 g per person.
The exact quantity of truffle to buy depends on many factors, among which the truffle's preservation state is also very important.
This portal aims to offer the best of Fine Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum). The goal is to prevent you from being deceived by traders and restaurateurs, who nowadays are no longer restaurateurs but traders.
"No restaurateur should be offended..."
For you, the private consumer, we ship directly to your home with specific packaging precautions:
Recycled cardboard box with an internal 2.5 cm thick polystyrene (EPS) isothermal container, with a +2°C/+8°C cooling gel lasting 48 hours. The product is wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in a high-barrier, mono-material PE food-grade recyclable film bag. The EVOH barrier offers excellent impermeability to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and aromas.
My commitment of over 20 years of careful practices has led to an excellent quality of Fine Black Truffle.
Despite white truffles being considered the most prized, many people prefer the Fine Black Truffle (Tuber Melanosporum), which is also called sweet black due to its exquisite flavour. Its gleba is black-brown, tending towards violet or reddish, with dense, thin whitish veins and well-defined contours, accompanied by two translucent brown bands on the sides. The surface has pyramidal warts and reddish hues.
Average weight: 8-200 gr
Dimensions: 5-10 cm
Harvest period: from December to March.
Harvesting area: Umbria, Abruzzo, Marche, Tuscany and Lazio, but also, in smaller quantities, in Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Trentino, Piedmont and Liguria.
Symbiotic plants: Downy Oak, Holm Oak, Turkey Oak, Linden, Hazel, European Hop-hornbeam, Rockrose.
As we all know, truffles are a highly sought-after delicacy. Unfortunately, in addition to their deliciousness and versatility in the kitchen, they are also known for their price.
So, let's clarify everything that revolves around the price of black truffles, which are certainly less expensive than white truffles but still not cheap.
The price of black truffles can depend on numerous factors; here are the most relevant:
Another very important factor to consider is from whom you buy the truffle: buying from a qualified company provides a greater guarantee of accuracy in product selection.
The price of Fine Black Truffles is subject to significant fluctuations from one year to the next, precisely because of climatic and seasonal trends; not to mention the fact that, during the season, prices can even change daily depending on supply.
After all this information, certainly interesting but quite vague, you are probably asking yourself:
Here are some general guidelines, considering a season of average availability:
Although the fine black truffle is much less expensive than its prized white cousin, it still reaches significant price peaks and can even cost almost €2,000 per kg for large, high-quality specimens, although to reach certain prices it's likely to be slightly out of season and in years of low abundance.
Keep in mind that these are only very general indications, because the prices of truffles, whether black or white, vary almost continuously.
Fortunately, to stay informed about truffle prices and their fluctuations, there is the National Truffle Exchange, which allows us to stay updated in real time on the prices of these subterranean fungi, which can be worth more than gold.
By consulting the online exchange, you can be informed about the prices of various types of truffles in real time, just like with precious metals: it's no coincidence that the term "black gold" doesn't only refer to oil.
As you've gathered, the price of fresh fine black truffle varies greatly depending on a wide range of factors. However, this shouldn't discourage you, because to pay the right price, all you need to do is first check the online market for an idea, and then, most importantly, turn to a trusted retailer, because in this field, honesty and professionalism definitely make a difference.
In this regard, we know we are a competitive reality, offline and online, for the price of quality fresh fine black truffle, which is among the most competitive on the web.
